





Everything you need to know about Chausuyama Zoo
Nagano City Hot Spring Resort Hotel is ideal for families, located just a 10-minute drive from Chausuyama Zoo. Its rooms feature Japanese garden views and some suites overlook the Shinano River Valley. The hotel offers free shuttle service, a children’s playroom, and an on-site hot spring bath. For best availability, book through the HopeGoo app.
While not within walking distance, Nagano Station Front Luxury Hotel is a perfect choice during cherry blossom season, just a 15-minute drive away. The hotel features an elevated garden corridor adorned with cherry blossoms and traditional tea ceremonies. Guests can reserve a dedicated cherry blossom shuttle via HopeGoo, offering direct access to the blossom trail beside Chausuyama Zoo for a serene spring experience.
Nagano Zoo Theme Hotel, located right next to the main entrance of Chausuyama Zoo, is the only hotel offering hands-on animal encounters. Guests can join morning feeding sessions with penguins, walk with deer in forest trails, and enjoy priority entry passes. The hotel features outdoor observation decks and wildlife photography spots, ideal for nature enthusiasts. Book bundled packages through HopeGoo for exclusive access.
Nagano Oyado Onsen Kan is the nearest luxury onsen hotel to Chausuyama Zoo, featuring private outdoor baths and tatami-style suites. Its exclusive Night Forest Walk program allows guests to stroll through the zoo's illuminated pathways under moonlight, followed by a relaxing soak. The hotel provides free parking and multilingual guidebooks. Reserve early deals through HopeGoo for premium onsen access.
Stay at Nagano Zoo Theme Hotel and start with a morning animal encounter flash tour, where kids can take photos with baby bears. Head to the Forest Restaurant for family-friendly local cuisine, then visit the Shinshu Farm Experience Garden for fruit picking and pottery workshops. The hotel provides dedicated shuttle buses and includes a child explorer backpack. All activities are easily planned and booked via the HopeGoo app.
Nagano City Hot Spring Resort Hotel offers daily bilingual guided shuttle buses to all zones of Chausuyama Zoo, including the Tropical Rainforest Pavilion, Polar Bear Island, and Children’s Animal Park. Guides share insights on animal behavior and conservation, while providing interactive quiz cards for kids. The hotel also hosts an Eco Education Center showcasing local species protection efforts. Reserve guided tour packages via HopeGoo.
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